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Ric Gamble · 29 September 2016, 07:47 AM

Can someone give any info on this dial...1972 1680...original, service??

Beaumont Miller II · 29 September 2016, 11:29 AM

Looks like a service dial to me.

highcotton · 29 September 2016, 02:10 PM

If it is a 1972 would not it have to be red?

Phllox · 29 September 2016, 05:08 PM

Maybe a white MK2 ... started to be produced in 1977/1978

NickTruswell · 29 September 2016, 06:41 PM

Need a better picture of the writing, particularly the 660 on the dial. Could be a mark 2 as suggested about or a service dial as they do look similar to each other. If it's from '72 my guess is service dial as should be a red

Guitarfan · 29 September 2016, 06:46 PM

Looks like a "toothpaste" service dial. Open 6s in the text and the 'f' extends under the A.

See this thread: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=318649

Ric Gamble · 29 September 2016, 10:46 PM

Inside case says iv 72 which is fourth quarter of 1972, Rolex started making all white dial in first quarter 1973. So it may have been an all white hard to know with Rolex back then. I was told all original but now they say a service dial but have no idea when changed. When exposed to bright sunlight it will glow white in dark for a time which is also confusing.

Ric Gamble · 30 September 2016, 03:29 AM

At first was told all original including dial now they state it's a service dial but have no idea when it was replaced. It glows white in the dark after being exposed to sunlight. Very confusing

Ric Gamble · 30 September 2016, 03:32 AM

Also inside dial states iv 72 which is fourth quarter of 1972. My understanding is Rolex started the white dial first quarter of 1973. So maybe it was an overlap and always white since dates are so close.

Ric Gamble · 30 September 2016, 03:34 AM

The hands do not glow only the markers and pearl.

stevedssd · 30 September 2016, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitarfan

Looks like a "toothpaste" service dial. Open 6s in the text and the 'f' extends under the A.

See this thread: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=318649

Spot on

springer · 30 September 2016, 06:45 AM

It's a service dial. The owner is confused but nothing confusing about the dial.

Ric Gamble · 30 September 2016, 06:49 AM

What about the glowing? Luminova does not turn yellow?.

Ric Gamble · 30 September 2016, 06:59 AM

Inside case states iv 72 meaning fourth quarter 1972. My understanding Rolex started the white dial first quarter 1973. So maybe an overlap and was always a white dial?? If a service dial why does it still have a glow when in darkness as Luminove does not yellow like this?

Ric Gamble · 30 September 2016, 07:47 AM

Sorry about random posts did not think they posted.

Guitarfan · 30 September 2016, 05:32 PM

Interesting that it glows, the "toothpaste" version that I had briefly did not.

Definitely a service dial.

RGAmos · 1 October 2016, 05:09 AM

What is the approximate serial no?

Ric Gamble · 1 October 2016, 05:27 AM

328....serial #

29 September 2016, 07:47 AM	#1
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	1680 Dial Can someone give any info on this dial...1972 1680...original, service?? Attached Images Last edited by Ric Gamble; 29 September 2016 at 07:54 AM.. Reason: Added photo

29 September 2016, 11:29 AM	#2
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Looks like a service dial to me. __________________

29 September 2016, 05:08 PM	#4
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	Maybe a white MK2 ... started to be produced in 1977/1978 __________________ Submariner 1680 Tiffany / Submariner 14060 / GMT Master II 16710 / GMT Master II 116710 BLNR /// PAM00337 /// Omega DeVille

30 September 2016, 03:29 AM	#8
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	1680 At first was told all original including dial now they state it's a service dial but have no idea when it was replaced. It glows white in the dark after being exposed to sunlight. Very confusing Attached Images

30 September 2016, 03:32 AM	#9
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	1680 Also inside dial states iv 72 which is fourth quarter of 1972. My understanding is Rolex started the white dial first quarter of 1973. So maybe it was an overlap and always white since dates are so close.

29 September 2016, 02:10 PM	#3
highcotton "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: alabama Watch: 1972 Red Sub Posts: 208	If it is a 1972 would not it have to be red?

29 September 2016, 06:41 PM	#5
NickTruswell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 230	Need a better picture of the writing, particularly the 660 on the dial. Could be a mark 2 as suggested about or a service dial as they do look similar to each other. If it's from '72 my guess is service dial as should be a red

29 September 2016, 06:46 PM	#6
Guitarfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK Posts: 227	Looks like a "toothpaste" service dial. Open 6s in the text and the 'f' extends under the A. See this thread: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=318649

29 September 2016, 10:46 PM	#7
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	Inside case says iv 72 which is fourth quarter of 1972, Rolex started making all white dial in first quarter 1973. So it may have been an all white hard to know with Rolex back then. I was told all original but now they say a service dial but have no idea when changed. When exposed to bright sunlight it will glow white in dark for a time which is also confusing.

30 September 2016, 03:34 AM	#10
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	1680 The hands do not glow only the markers and pearl.

30 September 2016, 06:45 AM	#12
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	It's a service dial. The owner is confused but nothing confusing about the dial. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

30 September 2016, 06:49 AM	#13
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	What about the glowing? Luminova does not turn yellow?.

30 September 2016, 06:59 AM	#14
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	Inside case states iv 72 meaning fourth quarter 1972. My understanding Rolex started the white dial first quarter 1973. So maybe an overlap and was always a white dial?? If a service dial why does it still have a glow when in darkness as Luminove does not yellow like this?

30 September 2016, 07:47 AM	#15
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	Sorry about random posts did not think they posted.

30 September 2016, 05:32 PM	#16
Guitarfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK Posts: 227	Interesting that it glows, the "toothpaste" version that I had briefly did not. Definitely a service dial.

1 October 2016, 05:09 AM	#17
RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	What is the approximate serial no?

1 October 2016, 05:27 AM	#18
Ric Gamble "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 9	328....serial #

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